Radiomir 1940 10 Days GMT Oro Rosso

In Context

At 47 mm this is exceptionally large for something worn on a wrist, closer to a pocket watch given lugs. The case back is open, so the movement is visible without taking the watch apart, and the sapphire crystal will resist everything short of deliberate abuse. Rated to 30 m, it is protected against rain and splashes and nothing beyond that.

The movement winds itself from the motion of your wrist. 240 hours of reserve puts it well past a weekend — several days off the wrist and it is still going.

PAM00624 is one of 7 executions of the PAM base reference. Underneath they are the same watch; what separates this one is a brown sunburst dial and a red gold case. It was a limited edition. Beyond the time it carries a gmt.

The P.2003/10 movement is an automatic movement with an impressive blend of technology and art, of form and content. The technology is revealed in the top-end characteristics of the calibre: with a diameter of 13¾ lignes (31 mm) and three spring barrels which give the watch a power reserve of ten days, the movement has 25 jewels and a balance which makes 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz). The main functions are hours, minutes, small seconds, date and linear indication of the remaining power reserve at 6 o’clock while a central arrow hand enables the time in a second time zone to be read, with the relative AM/PM indication on the counter at 9 o’clock. The artistic aspect consists of the delicately worked skeletonising, which reveals the complexity and sophistication of the movement. At first glance it is the rotor of the oscillating weight which catches the eye, grooved and with highly finished engraving embellishing the inscription “Officine Panerai” on the outer edge. Such a high standard of finish is the mark of top class calibres and demonstrates the abilities and skills of the Officine Panerai Manufacture.

2 other watches in the library run the Panerai P.2003/10.

Panerai

Radiomir 1940 10 Days GMT Oro Rosso

PAM00625 · 47 mm

Panerai

Radiomir 1940 10 Days GMT Oro Rosso Boutique Blue

PAM00659 · 47 mm